History of roy rogers horse trigger
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Leo Pando writes about Roy Rogers, the several
Triggers ... Pal ... and Dale Evans and Buttermilk.
Roy Rogers rode a number of horses during his film and television careers - they were all billed as "Trigger". In over a quarter century performing in public, he used three main Palominos:
1. The original, known on movie sets as "the Old Man".
2. Little Trigger, featured on the cover of Life magazine in 1943 and exclusively in SON OF PALEFACE (Paramount, 1952).
3. Trigger, Jr., a Tennessee Walker stallion used mostly on personal appearances and in the movie that bears his name.
The original Trigger was born in 1934 on a ranch in San Diego. (Trigger's registration form information was first published in The Old Cowboy Picture Show newsletter bygd Leo Pando in 2004. It was made available by fan George Mudryj and the President of the Palomino Horse Association, Steve Rebuck.)
Trigger was born from breeding stock owned by Captain Larry Good in San
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Trigger (horse)
Movie horse (1934–1965)
Trigger (July 4, 1934 – July 3, 1965) was a palomino horse which appeared in American Western films with its owner and tillägg, cowboy star Roy Rogers.
Pedigree
[edit]The original Trigger, named Golden Cloud, was born in San Diego, California. Though often mistaken for a Tennessee Walking Horse, his sire was a Thoroughbred and his dam a grade (unregistered) mare that, like Trigger, was a palomino. Movie director William Witney, who directed Roy and Trigger in many of their movies, claimed a slightly different lineage, that his sire was a "registered" palomino stallion (though no known palomino registry existed at the time of Trigger's birth) and his dam was by a Thoroughbred and out of a "cold-blood" mare.[1] Horses other than Golden Cloud also portrayed "Trigger" over the years, none of which was related to Golden Cloud; the two most prominent were palominos known as "Little Trigger" and "Trigger Jr." (a Tennessee Walking H
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9 Fascinating Things About Trigger, Roy Rogers’ Famous Horse
For many of us who grew up in a certain era, the name “Trigger” evokes a rush of nostalgia. I know it does for me. I spent countless hours as a kid glued to the TV, watching Roy Rogers and his golden Palomino ride across the screen, righting wrongs and embodying the spirit of the Wild West.
Trigger wasn’t just a horse; he was a star, a symbol of loyalty, bravery, and the magic of Hollywood. But beyond the silver screen, there was a real horse with a remarkable story.
To remember his legacy, this guide delves into the fascinating life of Trigger, exploring the facts behind the legend and revealing the story of Roy Rogers’ most famous co-star.
1. He Began Life as “Golden Cloud”
Originally named Golden Cloud, Trigger was born on July 4th, 1934 (some sources also cite 1932) at Hudkins Stables in San Diego, California. His parentage is believed to be a Thoroughbred sire and an unre